Respiratory Physiotherapist: Clinical Lead for Complex Ventilation

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Aston End; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

33 days leave + birthday off

Career development & training

Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to lead advanced respiratory care within Jacobs Neurological Centre, delivering evidence‑based practice for adults with tracheostomies and ventilation needs.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes, lead staff development, and ensure safety, governance, and high standards of care across the service. This role emphasizes dignity, autonomy, and person‑centred care.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tracheostomies including suctioning and decannulation.
• Invasive and non-invasive ventilation support experience.
• Proficient in respiratory assessment and airway clearance techniques.
• Able to respond quickly to respiratory emergencies.
• Strong communication with residents, families and MDTs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments including chest auscultation, secretion load evaluation, cough effectiveness, ventilator dependency, and airway patency.
• Provide advanced tracheostomy care including weaning readiness assessment, cuff management, decannulation planning, and emergency response with external support from the Royal Brompton respiratory outreach services.
• Optimise ventilator settings in collaboration with the Royal Brompton and other specialist respiratory centres, monitor tolerance, and support weaning where appropriate.
• Deliver interventions such as manual techniques, suctioning, ACBT, MHI, cough assist, and positioning strategies.
• Develop personalised respiratory care plans for residents with acquired brain injuries, neuromuscular disease, spinal injury, chronic lung disease, or other chronic conditions
• Work closely with nursing, medical, speech therapy, and care teams to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Provide clear, compassionate education to residents and families about respiratory conditions, equipment, and care plans.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records, risk assessments, and incident reports in line with regulatory standards.
• Lead or contribute to audits, service development, and implementation of best practice guidelines.
• Develop an open, coaching culture and model professional behaviours.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through peer support, appraisals, and shared learning.

Skills

Tracheostomy management

Ventilation support experience

Respiratory assessment & care planning

Emergency response skills

Communication with MDTs

Clinical leadership

Staff education & training

Education

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapist or equivalent

HCPC registered

Job description

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist to lead advanced respiratory care within Jacobs Neurological Centre, delivering evidence‑based practice for adults with tracheostomies and ventilation needs.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes, lead staff development, and ensure safety, governance, and high standards of care across the service. This role emphasizes dignity, autonomy, and person‑centred care.